How to Build a Fire || REI
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers a guide to building three common campfire arrangements: the Tepee, Log Cabin, and Pyramid. It emphasizes the importance of safety, using designated fire rings, and adhering to campground regulations. The script details the use of Tinder, kindling, and fuel wood, and provides step-by-step instructions for each fire type, ensuring viewers can create a successful campfire with minimal effort and maximum enjoyment.
Takeaways
- โ ๏ธ Always use a designated fire ring and follow campground regulations when building a campfire.
- ๐ง Keep water on hand to extinguish the fire and ensure it's completely out before leaving.
- ๐ฅ Three types of fuel are necessary: Tinder for quick ignition, kindling for sustained burning, and fuel wood for a long-lasting fire.
- ๐ฒ Tinder can be natural like dry bark or pine needles, or homemade like dryer lint coated in petroleum jelly.
- ๐๏ธ The Tepee method is a quick and easy campfire to build, but it requires more tending than other methods.
- ๐ The Log Cabin technique allows for a large, hot fire with minimal tending and results in many hot coals.
- ๐ฅ For a long-burning fire with minimal tending, the upside-down or pyramid fire is an excellent choice.
- ๐ฅ When building a fire, ensure there's space for air flow to help the fire burn efficiently.
- ๐งฏ To extinguish a campfire, pour water over the embers and stir until the ashes are cool to the touch.
- ๐ณ Be mindful of the environment and local regulations when gathering firewood.
Q & A
What are the three types of fuel needed to build a campfire?
-The three types of fuel needed are Tinder, kindling, and fuel wood.
What is Tinder and what are some examples of natural Tinder?
-Tinder is anything that catches fire quickly. Natural examples include dry bark and leaves or pine needles.
What are some homemade options for Tinder?
-Homemade Tinder options include dryer lint or cotton balls coated in petroleum jelly.
What is kindling and what is its purpose in a campfire?
-Kindling consists of small sticks that burn longer than Tinder, helping to ignite the fuel wood.
What is the purpose of fuel wood in a campfire?
-Fuel wood are the larger logs that burn long into the night, providing sustained heat for the campfire.
What is a Tepee campfire and how is it built?
-A Tepee campfire is built by placing Tinder in the middle and building a cone of smaller logs around it. It lights easily and doesn't require much wood.
How often do you need to tend a Tepee campfire?
-You'll need to tend a Tepee campfire more often than other options because it requires gathering the wood and Embers and throwing on larger logs as it burns.
What is the Log Cabin technique for building a campfire and what are its advantages?
-The Log Cabin technique involves laying down larger logs with gaps between them and placing more logs across like a cabin. It allows for a quick start and results in lots of hot coals with minimal tending.
How should you arrange the logs for an upside-down or pyramid fire?
-For an upside-down or pyramid fire, lay the largest logs at the bottom with minimal space between them, then add layers of slightly smaller logs until the smallest pieces are on top.
What is the benefit of an upside-down fire for a campfire?
-An upside-down fire is great for a long-burning fire that doesn't need much tending once it gets started, allowing you to enjoy the fire for hours without adding more wood.
How should you put out a campfire when you're done?
-To put out a campfire, pour water on the Embers and stir them around until the ashes are cool to the touch. Keep adding water and stirring, but avoid flooding the fire ring.
What are some safety considerations when building a campfire?
-Ensure you use a designated Fire Ring away from flammable materials, keep water on hand to extinguish the fire, and check campground regulations about firewood gathering.
Outlines
๐ฅ Campfire Arrangement Techniques
This paragraph discusses the importance of a well-arranged campfire for a successful camping experience. It highlights the need to use a designated fire ring and adhere to campground regulations, especially regarding firewood gathering. The paragraph introduces three types of fuel necessary for building a fire: Tinder, kindling, and fuel wood. Tinder includes dry bark, leaves, or pine needles, while kindling consists of small sticks that burn longer. Fuel wood refers to larger logs that provide a long-lasting fire. Three common campfire arrangements are described: the Tepee, which is easy to light but requires frequent tending; the Log Cabin, which offers a large, quickly established fire with minimal maintenance; and the Upside Down or Pyramid fire, ideal for a long-lasting fire with minimal tending. The paragraph concludes with instructions on safely extinguishing the fire and additional resources for learning more about camping and backcountry fires.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กCampfire
๐กFire Ring
๐กTinder
๐กKindling
๐กFuel Wood
๐กTepee
๐กLog Cabin
๐กUpside Down Fire
๐กFire Regulation
๐กExtinguishing Fire
Highlights
A good campfire requires a proper arrangement of wood and adherence to safety regulations.
Use a designated Fire Ring away from flammable materials and keep water on hand to extinguish the fire.
Check campground regulations, especially for gathering firewood.
Three types of fuel are needed: Tinder, kindling, and fuel wood.
Tinder includes dry bark, leaves, pine needles, or homemade options like dryer lint or petroleum jelly-coated cotton balls.
Kindling consists of small sticks that burn longer than Tinder.
Fuelwood are larger logs that burn for an extended period.
The Tepee method is a quick and easy campfire to build, requiring frequent tending.
The Log Cabin technique allows for a large fire with minimal tending and results in hot coals.
For the Log Cabin, start with larger logs laid with gaps, then add more logs across like building a cabin.
An upside-down or pyramid fire is ideal for a long-lasting fire with minimal tending.
To build a pyramid fire, start with the largest logs at the bottom with minimal gaps, then add layers of decreasing size.
When extinguishing a fire, pour water on the Embers and stir until cool to ensure safety.
Always ensure the fire is completely out before leaving the campsite.
For more information on camping and backcountry fires, additional resources are available.
Transcripts
a good camp out deserves a good campfire
but not every fire is built the same
we're going to go over three common ways
to arrange the woods so your campfire
Goes Up in
Flames make sure you always use a
designated Fire Ring that's well away
from any flammable grasses or
trees keep enough water on hand so you
can put out the fire and be sure to
check your campground's regulations
especially those about gathering
firewood to build any type of fire
you'll need three types of fuel Tinder
kindling and fuel
wood Tinder is anything that catches
fire quickly dry bark and leaves or pine
needles are great natural
options homemade options like Dyer lint
or cotton balls coated in petroleum
jelly also
work you can also use store-bought fire
starters kindling consists of small
sticks which burn longer than Tinder to
help ignite your fuel
wood fuelwood are the larger logs that
burn long into the
night one common and quick campfire to
build is the Tepee it lights easily and
doesn't need a lot of wood but you'll
need to tend the fire more than the
other
options put the Tinder in small kindling
in the middle and build a cone of
smaller logs around
it once the fire is going strong you can
gather the wood and Embers and throw on
some larger
logs be careful not to to smother the
Flames one of the nice things about the
Log Cabin technique is that you can get
a relatively big fire going pretty
quickly you don't have to tend it much
and you'll end up with lots of hot
coals start by laying down a couple
larger Logs with a gap between them then
place a couple more logs across like
you're building a log cabin be sure to
leave some space in the middle for air
flow for the Tinder and kindling now add
a couple more layers with some slightly
smaller logs
when the structure is ready add some
more Tinder and kindling and light it
up when the fire has burn down a bit you
can gather the coals into a pile and add
more
wood an upside down fire also called a
pyramid is a great option for when you
want a long burning fire that doesn't
need much tending once it gets started
lay four or so of your largest logs in
the bottom with as little space between
them as
possible then add another layer of
slightly smaller logs across the first
layer continue adding layers until you
have the pyramid with the smallest
pieces on
top now pile your Tinder and kindling on
the top of the stack and light it up
once the Fire gets started it will
slowly burn through each layer of logs
and you'll be able to enjoy the fire for
hours without having to add more
wood when you're ready to put out your
fire pour some water on the Embers and
stir them
around remember that you don't want to
leave the fire until the ashes are cool
to the touch keep adding water and
stirring but be careful not to flood the
fire ring you may want to build another
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